Self-Sufficiency
An alternative to the federal poverty rate has been developed by the my county. The Self-Sufficiency Standard determines the amount of income needed by a family to meet their basic needs without relying on government or other assistance.
In this County in 2006, a minimum household income of
$62,918 was needed to meet basic needs for a family of four (2 adults, 1 preschooler and 1 school-aged child)
An alternative to the federal poverty rate has been developed by the my county. The Self-Sufficiency Standard determines the amount of income needed by a family to meet their basic needs without relying on government or other assistance.
In this County in 2006, a minimum household income of
$62,918 was needed to meet basic needs for a family of four (2 adults, 1 preschooler and 1 school-aged child)